Beijing City University
北京城市学院

FAQ about Beijing City University, China

1. I really want to study at your University, but I can’t speak Chinese, can I be instructed in English?

Answer: The program is fully English medium program. 
 
2.How is the living standard in Beijing city? What about the canteen in the University?
Answer: The living expense here is accpetable, for example, just about 200 USD for your food per month. Several canteens with different styles and  diverse types of food are provided  for  students to choose. If you want to get more details, you could click canteen page. 
 
3.How can I arrive in Beijing city, the location of University?
Answer: There are many direct flights from the whole world to Beijing. And Beijing Capital International Airport is the famous and important airport for international tourist, which could meet any kinds of needs.
 
4. Can you send a vehicle to take us from the local airport to the University?
Answer: The university can provide airport pick up service for the students in group from Beijing Capital International Airport to campus. But students should send detailed departure schedule to our university’s representative minimum 7 days in advance so that we can pick up without any delay. Airport Pick-up Service is only available on duty hours in Registration time.
 
5. How can I exchange some Chinese currency for my pocket money when I just arrived in China?
Answer: Students can exchange some Chinese currency in bank for shuttle/bus ticket fare and pocket money in big international airport when they arrive in China. And students can buy telephone card from business counter in the airport to give international call and domestic call if students need. 
 
6. How are the transportation, telecom and internet in Beijing city? 
Answer:There is one civil airport, four military airports, five train stations and many buses to many cities in China. There are convenient public facilities for telecom and internet, you can buy telecom card to call in any time and there are lots of internet pub for going on internet.
 
7.How is the climate in Beijing city?
Answer:  Beijing is located in the Middle East area of China, it is sub tropic mild climate, and average temperature is 11.5 ℃(52.7℉).
 
8. How is China’s Engineering Education in the world?
Answer: China is a largest producer of engineering graduates in the world.
 
9.How is China’s Business and Management Education in the world?
Answer: China has become the second largest economy and this has influential role in the global economy.
 
10. Can a student open a Bank Account? 
Answer: Yes, a student could open a bank account in his name to keep his surplus money safe. He could also use this account to have his family remit any additional money as required.
 
11. Is learning Chinese language compulsory? 
Answer:  International students must study Chinese language according to Ministry of Education, China. Chinese language classes are just offered three times per week, and international students are required to pass the basic level. Besides, it will be helpful for students in daily life if they learn some Chinese language.
 
12. What is the voltage used in China? 
Answer: The voltage here is 220 V. Converters and power strips may be purchased locally.
 
13. Useful public contact number in China:
Answer:
Fire: 119
Police Station: 110
Time Report: 12117
Telephone Directory: 114
Telephone Repair: 112
Emergency Ambulance: 120
Earthquake Advisory Service: 2042691
 
The final information is subject to the University If there is any discrepancy!